The current Presgrave Residence was as fortified as a fortress, impenetrable. On Jasper’s computer, he quickly captured photos of several vehicles and used satellite images to track the movements of the mercenaries. Soon, he pinpointed their gathering location.
“Sirius, I want to take action before they spread out,” he said firmly. Sirius was also looking at the photos and videos he had sent, contemplating their next move. In the end, he agreed with Jasper’s plan. It was indeed the best opportunity to strike while they were still gathered and before they could spread out.
“Get ready to move at three. But be prepared. This will be a tough fight,” he reminded Jasper. There were eight of them, while Jasper and Sirius were just two. Although the Presgrave Family’s bodyguards could be deployed, sending more people might alert the mercenaries. Moreover, both of them were used to operating solo, so they decided to go together this time.
At 3.00AM, Jasper set out from the Presgrave Residence, When he rolled down the car window and looked in the direction of the Presgrave Villa, he made a firm promise to himself that he would ensure her safety. With that, he left without a trace, just as he always did, like a lone wolf.
By 4.30AM, even the stars had vanished from the sky, leaving the darkest time of night. Jasper and Sirius chose to approach from a nearby waterway. Since the water could mask their sound, the route through the river was excellent for concealing their presence.
They stealthily entered the abandoned reservoir where the mercenaries were resting. There was no one around, making it convenient for the mercenaries to operate. However, they had set up surveillance equipment in a one-mile radius, so any movement could potentially alert them.
Yet Jasper and Sirius carried devices that could shield signals, allowing them to remain perfectly hidden. At this moment, lights and the sounds of male voices came from the house. It seemed they hadn’t gone to sleep yet and were celebrating something.
However, just then, Jasper and Sirius heard the cries of several girls. In an instant, they exchanged glances. It appeared that these mercenaries had kidnapped some girls and were having their way with them inside.
Following Sirius’ command, Jasper shot two of the mercenaries inside in the head, killing them instantly. The rest immediately sought cover and pulled out their guns, firing at the windows.
Inside the room, the girls’ screams could be heard, but at that moment, the mercenaries had lost interest in their revelry. Their sole focus was on eliminating the enemies outside. In fact, Sirius and Jasper’s goal was to scare them out and force them into their vehicles.
Jasper found a concealed spot and aimed his sniper rifle at an enemy. With precise aim, he took down one of the enemies with a headshot. Meanwhile, his partner quickly unleashed a barrage of gunfire into the darkness.


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